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Ask The Experts - Are closed placer and lode claims worth my time?
February 2021 by Chris Ralph
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Q: Can a voltmeter be used to determine the type of metal/mineral present in soil?
Ask The Experts—Where can I find information on the Abby mine?
Q: I would like to know where I can find information on the Abby mine located at Hildreth, CA.
Ask The Experts - Who owns this historic mill and how do I handle possible mercury contamination?
Ask the Experts - Old workings & tailings: What are my options?
Q: ...It’s a 2,000-acre property that was mined 100 years ago, still has the old workings, tailings, etc. I am looking to recover gold from the old waste/tailings... plus possibly strip mine some of it. What are my options?
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